Deflation in Switzerland by ARF Editor - August 31, 2015 Switzerland’s deflation worsened recently – no matter how one measures it. This is the price of an overly strong currency. Swiss firms must be itching to move more operations abroad. Share this:Email
Venezuela by ARF Editor - August 27, 2015 Here is the value of one Venezuelan bolívar in US cents. The nation is introducing larger denomination notes (basically adding zeros). This remands of Zimbabwe. Share this:Email
Struggling Switzerland by ARF Editor - August 19, 2015 In Switzerland, government bond yields remain firmly in negative territory as deflation sets in. Here is the 10-year yield. The government is making money on its “interest expense” category – time for some fiscal stimulus? Share this:Email
China by ARF Editor - August 14, 2015 Turning to China, Credit Suisse shows us which nations are most impacted by China’s devaluation – both as competitors as well as exporters to China. Here is why some argue China will not go through with a significant devaluation. A weaker yuan increases the debt burden on China’s firms who borrowed in dollars. Share this:Email
1.3 trillions $ by ARF Editor - August 8, 2015 is the amount spent by Bank of China to support its collapsing stock market…only in July 15 ! Share this:Email
Commodities on a free fall mode by ARF Editor - August 3, 2015 So far, gasoline prices in the US have remained resilient due to strong demand, as petroleum outperforms other commodity prices. Share this:Email